[RBW] Wet paint options in the Upper Midwest

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I'm located in the Twin Cities and considering a repaint of a well-worn 
Redwood. I've found a couple of places to look at but I'm wondering if 
anybody here has hands on experience getting a wet paint job in and around 
Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Thanks!

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[RBW] Brake levers that clear Silver 2 thumbies

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I'm currently using the upside down Shimano method but I'm about to move 
those levers to another bike. Who can help me find some silvery long pull 
levers with a clamp that doesn't interfere with the shifters? 

I know the Pauls do but I'd love a cheaper option if it's out there.

Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

[Kevin]

Challenge makes the Strada Bianca and the Gravel Grinder in a labeled 46mm. 
Unsure how they actually measure, though I'm hoping to give the Strada 
Biancas a go soon.

I think Pirelli has a couple gravel-focused options in this range as well.

On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:31:35 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Easy answer; Simworks Homage 650/27.5 x 43 (or 55). Both fantastic and on 
> sale now for just $54.00. 
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 13, 2024, at 2:07 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>
> There certainly isn't much out there. I ordered 650Bx43 Gravel King SK's 
> from Germany and they measure quite true to size and are great all-rounder 
> tires in my opinion. The shipping is costly, but the tires themselves were 
> cheap; I ordered two pair and the total was cheaper than US MSRP for GK's. 
> I ordered thru bike-components.de.  They also have the nice Schwalbe 
> tubes 
>
>
>
> On Thursday 12 September 2024 at 15:45:03 UTC-7 Ken Mattina wrote:
>
>> I like the 47mm Teravail Rampart tires.
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM christian poppell  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'll put in a plug for the Soma Cazaderos. The 48 version runs small and 
>>> would be a great choice if you're looking for a semi knobbed tire below 
>>> 48mm.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:59:43 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote:
>>>
 I ride 700c, but agree that Bruce Gordon R&R are excellent tires! 
 Fantastic on the rough stuff, and good on pavement. The owners are great 
 people, too, providing excellent customer support.
 I am a big fan of Panaracer tires, having ridden various iterations for 
 years. My current favorite for city riding is the Pasella Protite. Very 
 comfy tires, with better puncture resistance than the original. They offer 
 great grip on pavement - and they do surprisingly well on dirt. However, I 
 wish they came in a 700cx40 or 42. The fattest is a 38mm. 

 John

 On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:35:41 AM UTC-7 Kyle Cotchett 
 wrote:

> If you are into knobby tires, I am currently riding some bruce gordon 
> 43mm rock n roads  on my 
> bleriot. I love mine. They rip on trail paths and didnt feel slowed down 
> on 
> pavement. They do make that nice treaded hum on pavement if youre into 
> that 
> sort of thing.
>
> Kyle
>
> On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 8:19:43 AM UTC-7 Michael Baquerizo 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> https://www.modernbike.com/panaracer-t-serv-protite-folding-tire-650b-x-44mm-black
>>
>> sorry i never measured what mine come out to on a set of VO voyager 
>> rims. 
>>
>> I use these on my 'commuter' (i'm freelance so i don't often commute) 
>> but have and ride around NYC with these.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:43:40 AM UTC-4 
>> pbsm...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Not sure I've seen anything marked between 42-584 and 48-584. 
>>> Smitty in DC
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9:50:57 AM UTC-4 David B wrote:
>>>
 Curious what true 43mm-46mm 650b tire options are currently 
 available. I'm using Velocity Atlas rims, so 'true' meaning they'll 
 measure 
 that on those rims. I setup my Riv Redwood (glad I kept) as 650b for a 
 while now and am running 48mm Pari Motos (slightly undersized). 
 They're 
 mighty close to the chainstays, so looking for something slightly 
 smaller. 
 Asking for 43mm as it seems many of the current 42mm are undersized. 
 Thanks!
 David 

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[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

[Kevin]

> West Michigan
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1:29:55 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Here's the answer to everything- search the world for one of these 
>>>>>>>> (the precious, the Rosco Bubbe) and be forever happy- 
>>>>>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/5UqTJPoisD1FiHJc9  
>>>>>>>> Doesn't look as steppy throughy as the Clem L, but still gives some 
>>>>>>>> room, and (risking offense to my fellow Clem 65 owners, sorry folks) 
>>>>>>>> rides 
>>>>>>>> better than the Clems.
>>>>>>>> -Kai
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:15:26 AM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne 
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I am another 65cm H owner... with approx 97-ish pbh, 6'5" height.  
>>>>>>>>> My seatpost and bar height are extended nearly the same as in 
>>>>>>>>> Julian's pic 
>>>>>>>>> except I'm using a vintage B72 saddle which is not as tall has his 
>>>>>>>>> sprung 
>>>>>>>>> saddle (flyer/conquest?) which likely accounts for some overall 
>>>>>>>>> saddle 
>>>>>>>>> height difference I expect we'd have.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sounds like you certainly fall between sizes of 59 and 65H... I 
>>>>>>>>> forget the specific min/max but recall I was right near the minimum 
>>>>>>>>> recommended pbh for the 65H.  I almost went with a 59 with the 
>>>>>>>>> initial Clem 
>>>>>>>>> release (and was really tempted when the first 59 prototype became a 
>>>>>>>>> webspecial) but hesitated having always been stuck with too small off 
>>>>>>>>> the 
>>>>>>>>> shelf bikes and knew I wanted a more upright and comfortable sized 
>>>>>>>>> bike for 
>>>>>>>>> my casual local riding (mixed pavement/gravel/multiuse trails.)  I 
>>>>>>>>> have 
>>>>>>>>> very little standover clearance with the 65 but once I'm in the 
>>>>>>>>> saddle I'm 
>>>>>>>>> perfectly content and couldn't imagine wanting to go smaller.  I've 
>>>>>>>>> swapped 
>>>>>>>>> from 55cm Bosco to Jones Loop(660mm 2.5 Riser) to ChocoMoose like 
>>>>>>>>> Julian 
>>>>>>>>> shows and now have a regular Bullmoose installed. However, if I did a 
>>>>>>>>> little more rough stuff or off-road riding I think I'd actually 
>>>>>>>>> prefer a 
>>>>>>>>> 59cm for slightly easier mounting/dismounting and a more aggressive 
>>>>>>>>> bar 
>>>>>>>>> position using my Jones or Bullmoose bars. 
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I also thought it was mentioned they'd at least never do the 65cm 
>>>>>>>>> H again but don't recall where/when specifically.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Brian Cole
>>>>>>>>> Lawrence NJ
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 7:34:46 AM UTC-4 weste...@gmail.com 
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I have a 101 pbh and ride a 65 Clem (pic attached).  I really 
>>>>>>>>>> like it, but if my pbh were 5-6 cm smaller I think it would be an 
>>>>>>>>>> issue -- 
>>>>>>>>>> esp. if I was not using it primarily as a town bike as you see it 
>>>>>>>>>> set up 
>>>>>>>>>> here. 
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I think the 65 is history. 
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I'm with Kai -- get the L.   I've been seriously tempted to do so 
>>>>>>>>>> myself. It is also a unicorn of sorts
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Julian Westerhout
>>>>>>>>>> Bloomington, IL 
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:28:41 PM UTC-5 Kevin wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I am semi in the market for a Clem H and am looking for some 
>>>>>>>>>>> first person thoughts on fit. I worry I am in between the 59 and 
>>>>>>>>>>> the 
>>>>>>>>>>> massive 65. Can anybody who has ridden either or both of those 
>>>>>>>>>>> chime in 
>>>>>>>>>>> with their measurements and how the bikes felt? I think the proper 
>>>>>>>>>>> solution 
>>>>>>>>>>> to this problem is to just get the 64 L but I am just not sympatico 
>>>>>>>>>>> with 
>>>>>>>>>>> the aesthetics there.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm about a 95-96 PBH and ride a 62 Sam pretty comfortably with 
>>>>>>>>>>> drops, would prefer more reach every time I've set it up with flats.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Also, the bike seems to have been excised from the models 
>>>>>>>>>>> section of Riv's site. Anyone know if they are planning on only 
>>>>>>>>>>> offering 
>>>>>>>>>>> the step through model moving forward?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>

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Re: [RBW] Introduction and Tire Question

[Kevin]

Alex Adventurer 2 comes in a tubeless, rim brake 26. A bit narrower and 
certainly not as nice as a Cliffhanger but wallet friendly and pretty 
durable in my experience with the 700c version.

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:09:05 PM UTC-5 jmanw...@gmail.com wrote:

> Velocity cliffhanger is the only rim brake 26 tubeless ready that I know 
> of! 
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:38 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> One more remark: I hate heavy thorn proof tires -- they're not really 
>> "proof," only resistant, and pre-modern-sealant, I simply fixed a lot of 
>> flats; I used up most of 200 Rema patches every year; it was just the price 
>> to ride decent tires.
>>
>> But I did find one tire that rolled acceptably and was *almost* proof 
>> against goatheads even without any sealant: the Schwalbe Big Apple. They 
>> used to make this in a 26" size, but whether they still do, or whether it's 
>> still the same nice-rolling tire it was then, I don't know; this was 10 
>> years ago or more. I'd say that on dirt, the Big Apple is almost proof 
>> against thorns -- I'd come off the dirt with literally scores embedded in 
>> each tire; brush them off, ride on, no leak a day later. On pavement, only 
>> a few got through in miles of riding compared to the other, lighter tires I 
>> used.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> I've dealt with goathead flats for decades, and modern sealants are the 
>>> best solution by far. I've used sealant in tubes (Orange Seal, regular 
>>> formula works in tubes while the "Endurance" formula does not), and as long 
>>> as the pressure is at least 40 psi it should fix the problem. It certainly 
>>> works well at 50 or 60 psi. 
>>>
>>> But for pressures lower than about 40 psi I find sealant does not work 
>>> well in tubes; I guess there's not enough pressue to get the sealant into 
>>> the hole in the tube. But sealants work fine in tubeless tires even at 15 
>>> or 12 psi, IME.
>>>
>>> Tubeless tire setups require a tire with special beads for tight fit, 
>>> plus a good buildup of of Stan's No Tubes rim tape on the rim bed. This can 
>>> be done even with rims *not* designed for tubeless tires, as long as 
>>> the rim bed is built up sufficiently with the tape so that the tire beads 
>>> can fit firmly against the insides of the rim; too little tape and it is 
>>> only air pressure holding the beads in place, which can lead to problems 
>>> great and small. 
>>>
>>> Since beads seem to stretch, and since you'll have to top up the sealant 
>>> every 3 months or so, you'll have to be ready to add another layer of tape 
>>> to regain the tight fit; then get the tight beads back in place against the 
>>> rim walls. I just bought a cheap air compressor to do so
>>>
>>> Easier all around if you switch to tubeless compatible rims as well as 
>>> tubeless tires; but finding tubeless rims for rim brakes in the 26" size 
>>> may be hard. Perhaps others can speak up.
>>>
>>> Upshot: try 2 fl oz of Orange Seal regular formula in your tubes. If 
>>> that doesn't work, get your rims set up for tubeless tires, and buy some 
>>> tubeless-ready tires and be prepared to adjust the setup after 3 months or 
>>> so with another layer of rim tape. I  use the Rene Herse Naches Pass, 26" X 
>>> 1.8". Very light and very nice rolling, but expensive.
>>>
>>> Finally, while sealant properly used will prevent thorn flats, it may 
>>> well not seal bigger holes, so you'll need backup: spare tube or tubes if 
>>> you are using tubes; I put sealant in my spare tubes when I use them; or, 
>>> if your tires are tubeless, a plug kit, or else a tube to install for 
>>> emergencies only. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:20 PM Christine Justice  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hello,
 I'm Christine from Denver, CO. I'm a mom to three cats, one dog, and 
 one Rivendell. The Riv is a Clem H I bought new in 2019. All the parts are 
 stock except the handlebars. I swapped out the Bosco's for Velo Orange 
 Milan bars. The Bosco bars made the bike feel too small for me (I'm 5'5" 
 and it's the 45 size), and the Milan bars give me a semi-upright position 
 that makes it feel just right. This is my "do everything bike". Shopping, 
 touring, gravel riding, commuting, it's the bike I prefer for most things. 
 I have covered up the "JR", in "Clem Smith JR" with a Clementine sticker. 
 This bike is most certainly not a Junior, she is a classy lady!

 Early last year, I moved to Colorado. I had no idea what a goat head 
 was before moving here. Now unfortunately, I am well acquainted. I swapped 
 out the tires on all my bikes to Schwalbe Marathons to battle the buggers. 
 I'm still getting some flats though.  Is going tubeless worth the mess and 
 expense? I can't use these Marathons, they are the standard wire bead 
 version. And has anybody tried using the stock Clem wheels set up 
 tubelessly? I would already need new tires, a

[RBW] Shortish reach drops with long returns

[Kevin]

I like the hoods position that wider, shorter reach drop bars, paired with 
modern longer reach brake levers provides. However, several of the these 
I've tried (Noodle 48, RM-013 (I do tend to prefer a silver 26.0 clamp)) 
seem to have correspondingly short returns, such that I can barely get a 
full hand comfortably on the flatter portion of the drops.

Lengths of the returns is not typically a measurement noted anywhere in 
description/specs, so I am seeking out some real world experiences. Anybody 
have similar experiences and are there bars that have worked well for you?

Thanks.


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[RBW] Re: Shortish reach drops with long returns

[Kevin]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check some of those out. 

Have tried the Woodchippers and I think the drops position is awesome but I 
don't love the wrist angle on the hoods.

Would love to try the 26.0 Shakas but they seem pretty difficult to come by 
unless somebody here is sitting on a pair.

On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 12:45:26 PM UTC-5 Christopher Cote wrote:

> Check out the Soma Highway One. I think that is exactly what you're 
> looking for.
>
> Chris
>
> On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 12:52:46 PM UTC-4 Kevin wrote:
>
>>
>> I like the hoods position that wider, shorter reach drop bars, paired 
>> with modern longer reach brake levers provides. However, several of the 
>> these I've tried (Noodle 48, RM-013 (I do tend to prefer a silver 26.0 
>> clamp)) seem to have correspondingly short returns, such that I can barely 
>> get a full hand comfortably on the flatter portion of the drops.
>>
>> Lengths of the returns is not typically a measurement noted anywhere in 
>> description/specs, so I am seeking out some real world experiences. Anybody 
>> have similar experiences and are there bars that have worked well for you?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

[Kevin]

I did not love the hood shape of the TRPs--that can be pretty 
personal--though I would second or third the thoughts on the quality. The 
quick release is really nice and the lever feel is good and springy. The 
hoods also have a softer feel than some. They may pair better with the 
Noodle (shortish reach bar) than the Gran Compes due to being roomier and 
longer reach.

I have settled on the extremely ugly Sram S500.

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:36:38 PM UTC-5 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA 
wrote:

> On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-7 Jeffrey Arita wrote:
>
>>
>> Given your choices above, my wife and I use TRP RRLs on the two tandems 
>> and a bunch of singles which have drop bars.  Nice ergo feel plus they have 
>> the nice brake cable release mechanism - useful for wide-ish tires.
>>
>> I recently sold a set of Gran Compe 202s on iBobs.  They were ok but we 
>> prefer the RRLs.
>>
>
> I'll second the TRP RRLs. They feel good on the hoods, and the hood angle 
> (and to a certain extent the brake reach) is adjustable via a plastic 
> spacer. As Jeff said, the built-in quick release à la Campagnolo is really 
> nice. Build quality of the TRPs are top-notch, with fairly tight tolerances 
> and no weird sounds when riding over rough chip seal. Finally, they're one 
> of the few modern levers that one can get with gum/natural rubber colored 
> hoods.
>
> A close second is the Cane Creek SCR-5 levers. They're essentially copies 
> of the Campagnolo Gen 2 Ergopower levers (except without the shifting guts, 
> obviously), so if you like those, you'll like the SCR-5. The SCR-5 also 
> comes in a compact model, aptly named SCR-5C, with shorter reach for riders 
> with smaller hands; that variant is quite hard to find. Unfortunately, Cane 
> Creek discontinued the gum colored hoods.
>
>
>

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[RBW] WTB/WTT road frame for a tall person

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a road frameset (or possibly complete bike) in the 62-68 cm 
range. I have particular interest in Rambouillets or Redwoods but other, 
similar bikes of any era with a Rivish sensibility on tire clearance and 
bar positioning would also be welcome.

Some background, I ride a ~2018 Sam mostly now, and while it's a great 
all-rounder or 'if you could only have one' type of bike, I just don't need 
the extra versatility it provides most of the time and, on the occasions I 
do, I end up wishing it had bigger tires. So, rather than throwing cash 
into a weight loss program and likely futile and expensive attempt to make 
it something it's not, I've decided just to look for something else.

If you are interested in trading for said Sam (62, 2TT, canti, sage) I'm 
willing to explore that avenue. Otherwise happy just to purchase.

Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT road frame for a tall person

[Kevin]

Thanks for the responses! think I'm looking for the niche in between the 
Windsor and the Trek there. The new powder coat and decals on the Trek look 
great though, Neal.

The old style Homer is interesting--I'll likely pm. I'll have to take a 
look at the geo as it might even be too big. Riv really takes care of the 
tall folks like nobody else.

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 5:40:42 PM UTC-5 koons@gmail.com wrote:

> I have a 68cm single top tube A. Homer Hilsen I would be interested in 
> trading or selling. It's currently torn down for cleaning and replacement 
> of consumables but I can get some photos posted if interested. 
> On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:17:27 AM UTC-7 neal...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I have the following to offer from a build I had planned but now have too 
>> many projects:
>> 1987 Trek 560 Pro Series
>> 25.5" Frame (65cm C-T)
>> Reynolds 531 tubing
>> Custom powder coat and decals in original Trek style
>> Chris King GripNut headset
>> $250+ shipping OBO
>>
>> Optional additions would discount for a package deal:
>> Mavic Cosmos blue anodized wheelset - $200
>> Shimano Ultegra BR-6700 brakes - $65
>> Thomson Elite Seatpost - $60
>> Brooks Swift Titanium Saddle NEW - $250  (One pictured has been sold, but 
>> I have another new in box) 
>>
>> Tire clearance may be lacking for your desires. Pictured are 28mm tires, 
>> but the rear should likely run a 25mm as the clearance at the brake bridge 
>> is almost non-existent.
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

[Kevin]

Here is an Appaloosa with Maxxis Ikons and Cliffhangers 
.
 
They are 2.2s, which which would be 55 or 56. Rims are Cliffhangers, which 
are about as wide a rim brake rim as you can come by.



On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 8:20:32 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote:

> Anyone have experience fitting a 55 on an appaloosa? Never spent a bunch 
> of money on tires before but want to try the yet to be released RH Umtanum 
> Ridges for this bike.
>
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:34:53 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Doug, I settled on the Soma Supple Vitesse EX as I'm unable to find the 
>> Shikoros in the width I want (48mm) 
>> I could've gotten the folding bead Everwear in 48 but I'm a sucker for 
>> brown sidewalls ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>> I'm skeptical of their durability, but having commuted on and gone on a 
>> loaded tour with Compass 700 x 32 EL tires with only two flat tires I might 
>> have some kind of good luck in that regard. 
>> I'll post pictures once the wheel is done and the tires are on! 
>>
>>
>> 
>>  Virus-free. 
>> www.avg.com 
>> 
>>  
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>>
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:23 AM Doug H.  wrote:
>>
>>> Which tires are you going with on the build? I'm looking at tires now 
>>> too for my Clem build.
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:16:23 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear. 
 A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up 
 tomorrow. I might swing for a SON someday, but this little guy should be 
 more than sufficient for my "needs" 
 Looking like I'll be able to ride it home from work on Sunday! 
 You know where to find me, Collin. At the very least I owe you a test 
 ride! 

 -Addison, laying on my cement floor 
 On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:01:18 AM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:

> Looks like I'm going to have to swing by and see it in person!
>
> P.S. Dynamo all the way.
>
> Collin, melting away, In Sacramento
>
> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:04:53 PM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a 
>> long distance, mostly paved touring rig. It’ll have big puffy tires, a 
>> heaving saddle bag, a legendary range of gears, and am trying to talk 
>> myself into or out of dynamo lighting. 
>> Built the rear wheel tonight, will have the front wheel built once I 
>> make up my mind regarding the dynamo. Hoping to have it road ready 
>> before 
>> the weekend is over! 
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM Kushan  wrote:
>>
>>> For the folks who managed to get an Appaloosa yesterday (or through 
>>> the dealers earlier), what type of build ideas are you thinking of? I 
>>> got a 
>>> 60 cm Mermaid and planning to have it built as an all-rounder with 
>>> 80-90% 
>>> pavement usage.
>>> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:56:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Stevens wrote:
>>>
 We have a 51 and a 57 at Eastside Pedal Pushers in Austin, in the 
 orange

 On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 1:28:58 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> My size sold out in 3 minutes across both color options, which is 
> the number I'm naturally most alarmed by! 
>
> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:25 AM Eric Marth  
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, Roberta. Nearly sold out in 30 minutes! 
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:23:30 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Eric, is that 3:30 eastern time, which means they nearly sold 
>>> out in 30 minutes???  
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:34:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 By 3:30 only 46cm in orange and 60cm in mermaid. 

 That's another wild one for the books!

 On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:18:28 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote:

> Despite the short thread here this sale seems to have been 
> every bit as nuts as the Platypus release. 
>
> 3:03 

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar sporting Atlantis paint?

[Kevin]

Is it this one? 


On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:55:04 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:

> In the July edition of Adventure Cyclist, there's a ride report about 
> doing the Great Divide route.  On page 23 is a photo of a bike I thought 
> was an Atlantis, based on the paint scheme.  Something didn't look right 
> about the lettering so I got out a magnifying glass.  The lettering is 
> Hunqapillar.  Either way, it carried the rider down the Great Divide, with 
> a good deal of gear strapped on.  
>
> dougP
>

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[RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

[Kevin]

I've gone through enough cockpits (8?) to wonder if I should just move on 
from the bike. Would be interested to see/hear if people have had success 
with drop bars on the newer Appaloosas. I've got mine to where the 
measurements suggest they should be comfortable and still it feels a little 
long.


On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:03:27 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote:

> I'm 6'2, 92-93 pbh. I ride one of the newer 60cm appaloosa's. I have the 
> 55mm reneherse knobby fleecer ridge, no toe overlap problems at all. I've 
> only run the bike so far with two setups - losco's on a 11cm tallux, and a 
> the riv bull moose. I really like both depending on my mood or situation. 
> The bullmoose is great when I'm riding more rough off road stuff, and I 
> feel like it allows a more aggressive position. Even with the rise I can 
> have them set up level with my saddle height, maybe even a little lower 
> than. I recently got a pair of bosco's I'd like to try out for an even more 
> laidback position than the losco's. The chocomooses look awesome to me, 
> maybe one day I'll snag a pair. I'd love to try all the riv handlebars out 
> on that bike, just trying to resist the urge to empty my bank account for a 
> pair of each...
>
> On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 2:23:38 PM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote:
>
>> I'm 6'1" (93 PBH) and ride a 2TT 62. I currently have just about maxed it 
>> out with 2.25 Thunderburts and have zero overlap. I also wanted to comment 
>> on bar swapping. I started with Albatross bars with bar ends. Didn't feel 
>> like I had enough hand positions. Moved to Billie's which were excellent. I 
>> currently have the Jones Loop Bar with a 31.8 clamp stem. This bar stem 
>> combo did a great job of stiffening the front end but I never liked the way 
>> they look. I had a desire to return to a traditional Riv aesthetic and will 
>> put the Billie's back on. I had sold my Billie bars to a fellow forum 
>> member who lives locally. Fortunately for me he has been gracious enough to 
>> sell them back to me! This time when I reinstall the Billie's I am going to 
>> Paul Thumbies and will try my Fabio's chest on the bars to see how I like 
>> that set up. This to me is one of the joys of riding a Rivendell. Always 
>> lots of options as to how you set them up. 
>> On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1:19:52 PM UTC-4 Bones wrote:
>>
>>> 6'1" with long legs (92pbh). I had a 62 Appaloosa and currently have a 
>>> 60 Appaloosa. I've never had toe overlap on either. I've used 38's on up to 
>>> 57's (and 50's with fenders). I would size the frame based on your riding 
>>> style. If you are thinking drops or either moose and you don't like the 
>>> bars very upright, I would probably size down. The mooses have a lot of 
>>> rise built in and you may be limited on how far down you can push them. Not 
>>> an issue if you want them more upright. Also, in my experience, the 
>>> Appaloosa prefers tires 50mm+.
>>>
>>> Bones
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1:01:44 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Resurrecting an old thread, as I'm lazily pondering an Appaloosa with a 
 ChocoMoose set-up (if I can find one). How's the toe overlap on this with 
 ~50 mm tire? 42 mm tire? Folks who are ~6' tall, what size frame are you 
 riding? Drop-bar or BullMoose or ChocoMoose? 

 - Max "who can't stop tinkering" in A2 

 On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:51:09 PM UTC-5 James wrote:

> I used to ride with the Albatross but the bends in the bars were 
> uncomfortable when I wanted to put my hands in a more forwards position.  
> I 
> switched to Bosco bars and love them but I am ridiculously upright.  I 
> can 
> lean forwards and rest my elbows on by bar grips, with my hands in the 
> center of the bar.  I can hardly stand and pedal though, as my hands will 
> basically be at my hips.  I'l like to switch and am considering the 
> choco-moose based off this thread.
> On Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 12:15:49 AM UTC-5 Andrew Turner wrote:
>
>> Yeah I'm a handlebar fiend. The first bar I became obsessed with was 
>> the Albatross with bar-end shifters. Truly a perfect cockpit. The second 
>> handlebar obsession was the Nitto B135 in the 45cm flavor... but then I 
>> discovered my preference for shorter reach, which led me to my third and 
>> maybe-latest favorite: Ritchey's Butano handlebar. Another perfect one: 
>> it's ridiculously comfortable with just a single layer of Green Grips 
>> cotton bar tape. HOWEVER. I'm waiting on a new pair of Albatross bars to 
>> come in the mail from Riv, so I'm going back to the beginning to see how 
>> that feels. 
>>
>> Going from drops to alt-bars is the biggest swap for me because it 
>> usually means I've completely changed the intention of the build from an 
>> endurance-focused bike (drops) to a fun, smell the roses, 
>> better-all-terrain bike (alt-bars). It's on like a 1.5-2 year rota

[RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

[Kevin]

Yeah, I started with Soma Oxfords and Jones and I think one of the Crust 
sweeper options before deciding I couldn't handle more than 45 minutes or 
so in that position. Since then it's just been gradually shortening my stem 
and switching to marginally shorter reach drop bars. Have landed on the 
Salsa Cowbell with a 50mm stem.

On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:17:08 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, also, Danny for the inspiring pics a while back of your reverse 
> mounted Suntour Power Thumb shifters. I'm loving them set up that way. I 
> got mine off a 1985 MB-3 but used they are significantly cheaper than 
> Silver 2s and thumb mounts. 
>
> On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:15:47 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> Hi Danny — Yes, I went with the Technomic for proper clamp diameter as 
>> the Orthos are 26.0. I went with a 12cm stem. My face-plater was an 11cm. 
>>
>> I wish the Orthos were 25.4 as others have mentioned. I haven't had any 
>> trouble yet with the bars slipping. The bars have a lot of flex. I haven't 
>> ridden any trails with them yet and I'm not a rowdy rider. Harder riders 
>> have said they "flex like a Rock Shock." 
>>
>> They are so wide I have to sort of wiggle the bike to get it in and out 
>> of my shed doorway. 
>>
>> On Monday, August 8, 2022 at 11:22:14 PM UTC-4 Erik wrote:
>>
>>> I thought the reach wasn’t too bad when I ran drops, but I had them set 
>>> up on a 50mm and then 30mm stem and had them up pretty high.  You can see 
>>> the drops with yellow tape in my first post.  I changed them out because I 
>>> got into an accident the broke my hand and wanted a new set up with 
>>> different hand positions and wanted the feeling of my hand being protected. 
>>>  The Jones H-loop was perfect for that purpose as I could hold the close 
>>> side of the loop and my hand was behind the outer loop reducing the chance 
>>> I was going to smack my hand on something.  Or have another rider run into 
>>> me again and break it.  The drops would not have worked for my desired 
>>> riding position with a longer stem.  
>>>
>>> On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 11:11:11 AM UTC-7 Kevin wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've gone through enough cockpits (8?) to wonder if I should just move 
>>>> on from the bike. Would be interested to see/hear if people have had 
>>>> success with drop bars on the newer Appaloosas. I've got mine to where the 
>>>> measurements suggest they should be comfortable and still it feels a 
>>>> little 
>>>> long.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] WTB/ISO Nitto MT-10

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I'm making a final go of getting comfortable on my old Bridgestone. Anybody 
have an old, tall stem they'd be willing to let go of?

Looking for the 100 mm extension, 26.0 clamp.

Thanks!

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[RBW] Long pull levers that clear thumb shifter mounts

[Kevin]

Hi, I'm looking for some suggestions out of experience of long pull 
mountain levers that don't interfere with mounting the Silver 2 thumbies 
inside the bars.

Riv shows this a bit on this product page 
 if anyone has some 
confusion as to the problem I am trying to solve. Basically the pinch bolt 
on the lever extends far enough to restrict shifter movement. None of the 
long pull levers I have lying around work and the suggested Pauls are a bit 
outside of my budget.

Thanks!

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[RBW] FS/FT Saddlesack Large + Kangaroo Pouch

[Kevin]

Hi all,

After toying with the idea of making some modifications, I'm just going to 
move on.

It's in good shape, maybe a bit of puckering on the leather at the bottom 
and a smallish stain on the top flap (shown in a photo but it's kind of 
hard to distinguish from a shadow) are the only issues I see. 

I will note that unlike the current bags, there is not a connection point 
for the seatpost, which is one of the complaints I've had with it.

Asking $160 (PP F/F) plus shipping or trade +/- some cash for a good size 
saddlebag that does have a seatpost connection (Happisack, Baggabond, one 
of the many nice Carradice-style bags out there)

Photos here 

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[RBW] Clem H sizing, availability

[Kevin]

Hi folks,

I am semi in the market for a Clem H and am looking for some first person 
thoughts on fit. I worry I am in between the 59 and the massive 65. Can 
anybody who has ridden either or both of those chime in with their 
measurements and how the bikes felt? I think the proper solution to this 
problem is to just get the 64 L but I am just not sympatico with the 
aesthetics there.

I'm about a 95-96 PBH and ride a 62 Sam pretty comfortably with drops, 
would prefer more reach every time I've set it up with flats.

Also, the bike seems to have been excised from the models section of Riv's 
site. Anyone know if they are planning on only offering the step through 
model moving forward?

Thanks!

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[RBW] WTB short extension, tall stack 31.8 quill stem

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I know these are hard to find these days but I'm looking for. 60-70mm, 31.8 
quill stem with a good amount of stack. The Nitto ones sold by Riv would be 
great. Something like the Crust UI would as well. 

I'm using the 80mm VO one now and it's workable, but just a touch longer 
than ideal. I know Analog sells one, but  $200 stem for a marginal fit 
upgrade is a hard pill to swallow.

I have cranks, bars, tires, other stems to trade if that interests you more 
than US dollars.

Thanks.

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[RBW] FS 2021 60cm Appaloosa frameset

[Kevin]

Hi all,

I've got a very lightly used <500 mi Appaloosa frame (sold with headset, 
bb, seatpost)
in mermaid green. I've tried a number of configurations but can't find one 
that's comfortable enough to justify keeping it. I got the frame from Riv 
in June or maybe early July this year.

It's in really good shape--only scuff to speak of is on the bottom of the 
derailleur hanger (it's still aligned fine). I'll have pics in a bit and am 
happy to answer any questions about fit etc.

I've not shipped a bike, so I'd prefer a local twin cities area sale, if 
possible. If you're willing to set up packing and shipping with a local 
shop, I'm happy to go that route and will throw in a pair of 2.1 
Thunderburts for your trouble. If it hangs around a bit, I will look into 
packing it myself.

Looking for $1,350 via PayPal plus any shipping costs. 

Thanks.

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Re: [RBW] Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell bike owners: I want to see some Rivendell bikes.

[Kevin]

Jim: what a gorgeous custom!  Love the colors.

Will:  as others have said, Rivs do look better in person than any pictures.  
Maybe it has to do with the way they feel when you touch them.  For those 
wondering my wife does get annoyed and maybe a bit disgusted when she catches 
me caressing Sam's top-tubes (so to speak) ;P 

The folks at Rivbikes will do an awesome job sizing you up over the phone.  
When my bike arrived I was very happy with the overall fit.  Having just done a 
professional fitting for another bike, I questioned a few of the components 
Jared recommended for me.  For example, on the non-riv bike I settled on 42 cm 
handlebars so when Jared said a 48 noodle was ideal for me I was a bit 
skeptical.  He talked me out of getting anything smaller and assured me it was 
an apple-oranges comparison.  Couldn't be happier.  It did take a few hundred 
miles to nail down seat height, stem length, and bar angle so be ready for 
that.  

Once you've figured out the type of riding you'll be doing on it (and frame) I 
say go for it.  If you're decided on a steel lugged bike then you can't go 
wrong with a riv.   

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[RBW] New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

[Kevin]

Great color, Tony!  I caught a glimpse of it around Fletcher's cove.  Was 
hoping to get a more detailed view at the rest stop but must have missed you.

Enjoy!

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[RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue

[Kevin]

Congrats on new bike day! Your sam looks awesome.  

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[RBW] Fenders and chain stay clearance

[Kevin]

Thanks guys.  I was sort of against cutting too.  I do like the heat gun 
approach - I'll need to see if there's enough room between the tire.

I guess just the fact that the fender sides contact the stays doesn't mean it's 
wrong (or does it?).

I think the snuggness probably decreases fender vibrations on the whole.

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[RBW] Re: Fenders and chain stay clearance

[Kevin]

It's a 58 and P45 fenders.  

As mentioned above, I put pieces of urethane at the contact points.  With the 
paint protected, I feel the squeeze may reduce any rattling.  Happy enough with 
the result.



PS: In the process, I realized I probably could have added a few more washers 
(or cork) moving the fender closer to the dimples and still have room for the 
tire.  Meh. 

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Re: [RBW] Best Rainy footwear/boots

[Kevin]

I like my LL Bean duck boots.

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[RBW] Considering my first Riv purchase and looking for helpful advice

[Kevin]

Another thing to consider from my end:

Last year I was looking for a new bike (to replace my 80s Bridgestone). I 
debated between the Sam and a Soma.  I ended up getting the Soma - price was 
the deciding factor. The Soma was a good bike, a great one really.  It did 
everything I wanted it to. But.  

But, I still felt like in wa missing out.  I remember on at large gathering 
someone had a Sam.  Even though my bike was just a couple of months old, I 
wanted the Sam.  A few months later my Soma was wrecked in a car crash and I 
decided to use the insurance money on a Sam. Love it, haven't looked back.

So what I learned: (if you can afford it) don't let the cost be the deciding 
factor, get what you really want!  

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[RBW] 59cm Roadeo for sale

[Kevin]

Hey Don: sounds like a killer deal, wouldn't mind taking a look. kulrich1 (at) 
gmail(dot) com

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Re: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

[Kevin]

Just bought a pair from Elliot Bay Cycles in Seattle.  I wear a 46 or a 47 
in the Sidi 5's - I ordered a 46.5 in the Vittoria's - i wear an 11 running 
shoe.  The Vittoria's fit like a glove out of the box.  The walking sole 
for the recessed cleat is very nice.  Like the other fellow who responded - 
I will match then with SP Frogs.  Nice finish on the shoes - very nice and 
comfy heal cup - this is often a problem for me in that I have skinny heals 
and a wide forefoot - the heals are comfy and snug.

On Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:33:53 PM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote:
>
> If you are considering this price range check out..
> http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0904.html
> &
>
> http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10&zenid=00de7477947252927b0b9da31e75e6b1
>
> On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Kris >wrote:
>
>> Any opinions on these shoes?  I have no desire to give up clipless
>> pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious.
>> They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive "touring" shoe
>> that seems more suited for hiking.
>>
>> I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatibility.
>> The price seems excessive.
>>
>> http://publicbikes.com/p/Vittoria-1976-Mens-Cycling-Shoe
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Re: [RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

[Kevin M]

I recently bought a Woom 2 for our son for his 3rd birthday in September. 
Our kid is tall for his age (98th percentile), but he still couldn't fit 
comfortably on our spare 16" Cleary Hedgehog. Didn't stop him from trying 
tho! My impression is that the Woom is a little more upright, better 
specced, and of course much lighter than the Cleary. I don't think our 
Cleary uses a standard stem, so watch out for that if you're in the used 
market. They must have changed the spec at some point. 

I think we paid $250 for the Woom 2 used, and I'm sure we'll be able to 
sell it for around the same price so I'm not stressed about him outgrowing 
it by the Spring. Having him start on a smaller bike was super helpful, as 
he treated it like a balance bike for the first couple weeks until he 
caught on. Our kid is is pretty daring, so he's been riding his Woom 2 on 
mtb trails, paved pump tracks and even rolling over the beginner green jump 
lines, much to my worriment. I bought him a full set of Fox PeeWee 
knee/elbow pads, and they've come in handy many times. 
On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:59:54 AM UTC-6 pi...@gmail.com wrote:

>
>> Oh, one other benefit of some local shops is they sometimes have a 
>> guaranteed trade in program for sizing up.  I actually think that is an 
>> option for our Trek if we wanted to trade in for a bigger size with a 
>> credit applied.  I still need to look into that as I forget if it was 
>> something with the shop and the Trek we actually bought or another 
>> dealer/brand.  We have some younger cousins so have been handing down much 
>> of our outgrown stuff rather than reselling but will need to see what our 
>> trade in options are for the 16" bike before making any final decisions 
>> since it may end up making more sense to trade up vs. swapping components 
>> and keeping it but will see how the fit is come spring and how much 
>> adjusting is needed.
>>
>> Woom also has an upcycling option: 
> https://woom.com/en_US/products/upcycling-membership?variant
>
> Since we have 2 kids we never made use of it (kid brother got a hand me 
> down Woom).
>
>  I'm not sure the upcycling program makes sense since as someone else 
> said, selling the bike used locally nets you north of 50% usually. We had 
> someone drive down from San Francisco just to pick up our used Woom 4 off. 
> Kids bikes that are actually used for real mountain biking actually don't 
> wear very much. While I've had to replace chains on the smaller woom 2 and 
> 3, I discovered that the 4 and 5 just don't seem to wear stuff out as 
> quickly. 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Touring tire & Happy new year

[Kevin Lu]

Mathias is right on. Since I like some off-road capability, I ride Schwalbe
Marathon Mondial, which do well with road as well as dirt and are readily
available in 26 and 700c.

One tire that is also a gem is the Specialized Pathfinder Pro. Rolls super
fast on pavement with a smooth mid line, but also has grip from side knobs
for gravel. I read a lot of good things about its durability before I got
them, and they have lived up to it so far, in my experience. Hundreds of
miles so far in goat head filled Tucson, AZ and no flats so far. Plus it's
got a pretty tan wall option (which I wish Schwalbe Marathon's had).

On Wed, Jan 3, 2024, 10:55 Mathias Steiner 
wrote:

> Hi Bernard,
>
> Since nobody else has spoken up yet:
>
> I ride a lot, but I haven't done any proper loaded touring in a while.
> My tire experience is mostly in the 700c size, and it's like this:
>
> For fast rides on pavement and on dirt roads that are in decent shape:
> Continental GP5000 in the widest version, 32 mm. Notably fast, and by some
> miracle, no flats. I'm careful where I ride, though. If I were going on a
> light & fast solo tour with mostly pavement and outside of cities, that'd
> be the tire I choose.
>
> For city riding with glass expected, the answer is Schwalbe Marathon. No
> flats for a decade, and I live in a mid-Michigan college town.
> Problem with these is, they don't flex, so pick your width carefully and
> realize you'll inflate them pretty hard if you want to GO.
> In that sense, my 40 mm tires are too large, because there's no extra
> comfort over the 35 and 37 mm versions I also ride, once they're pumped up
> so they roll.
> In the dark, the reflective strip around the tire is excellent. These
> tires are more than twice as heavy as the GPs.
>
> Panaracer Paselas, especially in the Kevlar-belted version, pretty much
> split the difference in terms of rolling resistance, comfort, and flat
> protection. I just fixed a tiny hole that took me minutes to find.. it was
> caused by a small glass shard that had worked its way through the Kevlar,
> but just barely. I have the 700x35c ersion on Dyads on my touring bike, and
> they actually measure 36 mm wide, the same as the "40" mm Schwalbes did.
> These are a good choice if some bad dirt roads are part of the mix, and at
> < 40 PSI,  they're quite comfortable over the rough stuff.
>
> Expensive tires from Herse are on my list to try on the rando bike I'm
> looking to build up over the winter, but for touring, one of the three
> tires listed above would be my choice.
>
> cheers -mathias
>
> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 12:59:24 PM UTC-5 ber...@bernardduhon.com
> wrote:
>
>> I first, wish my biker friends a happy new year!
>>
>>
>>
>> I am new to the list and enjoy the tales & profit from the advice.
>>
>>
>>
>> On the touring tire subject I was over thinking it. Just cause I have a
>> great set up my touring bike  (26 inch Marathon Supremes)  Doesn’t mean the
>> Gravelkings sitting in the garage won’t do just fine and fresh tires are
>> always a good idea.
>>
>>
>>
>> Happy riding
>>
>>
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[RBW] Hunting Unicorns

[Kevin Lindsey]

Greetings.
Does anyone happen to have a 56 cm Bombadil or 54 cm Hunqapillar frame 
gathering dust somewhere?  I sold my Hunq a few years ago and haven't 
stopped regretting it.
Many thanks,
Kevin Lindsey
Alexandria, VA
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[RBW] FS: Sackville Bar Sack & Nitto F15 rack

[Kevin M]

$150 plus shipping, OBO

This bag has low miles, but it has a bit of beusage from general use and 
storage. 

These aren't made any more and don't come up for sale very often, so I 
think this is a fair prices, but certainly feel free to make an offer if 
you think my price is off.


Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dAT47NWQHqFWNS8w7

Thanks!
Kevin
In Madison, WI

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Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

[Kevin Smith]

Soma Fab stocks Newbaum's twine in different colors. 
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/newbaum-s-hemp-twine-roll-430ft-2745?page=5&category=1019#attr=1104
 
<http://Soma%20Fab%20Twine>

They're also doing a 30% off of anything sale right now. 

Best,
Kevin 

On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 8:05:11 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> The Maine Thread website looks promising after Eric and Curtis suggesting 
> it. 
>
> I am thinking the Burnt Orange Braided Waxed Cord would look good in 
> picking up the oranges in the bar tape. 
>
> https://mainethread.com/collections/braided-waxed-cord/products/burnt-orange-braided-waxed-cord?_pos=6&_fid=741ae5b1a&_ss=c&variant=43428694950128
>
> or the Topaz Gold Twisted Waxed Cord to pick up the orange clementine 
> colors in my Naglene water bottles. 
>
> https://mainethread.com/products/topaz-gold-waxed-cord?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=2df654f0c&pr_rec_pid=8098277490928&pr_ref_pid=8098272215280&pr_seq=uniform
>
> I thank-you all to Eric, Curtis and Johnny for your suggestions and others 
> that have yet to suggest.
>
> Kim Hetzel
> Yelm, WA. 
>
> On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:05:30 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Just my two centimes: I think that standard hemp twine in the neutral, 
>> subdued brown-tan color would look nice with your Campandgoslow tape. If 
>> you're worried about it wearing out I think it would last at least several 
>> years and when it does wear out you can replace it at very low cost. 
>>
>> On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 4:59:05 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Kim — Not sure where they came from but Trevor here on the board 
>>> recently sent me a twine sampler with gray, yellow, blue, red and green 
>>> twine. 
>>>
>>> The Maine Thread link from Curtis looks great. This is my kind of vendor 
>>> and I can see myself purchasing from them soon (and then repeatedly in the 
>>> future!). Thanks for the link, Curtis. Really love this kind of place. 
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 3:04:08 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Eliot, 
>>>>
>>>> I'm not into shellacking at this time.
>>>> I am using the Campandgoslow Western Rattlesnake handlebar tape. I want 
>>>> to find the appropriate twine and be finished with it.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for asking.
>>>>
>>>> Kim Hetzel
>>>> Yelm, WA. 
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Dec 30, 2022, 8:18 AM Eliot Balogh  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Not into shellac Kim?
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 6:05 AM Kim Hetzel  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I had a link for a website that sold imitation twine, but I misplaced 
>>>>>> it in my bookmarks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is there a specific type or brand that excels better than the other 
>>>>>> is in being durable in all sorts of weather ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank-you,
>>>>>> Kim Hetzel
>>>>>> ...trying to finish off my chain stay, my low bar and soon my 
>>>>>> handlebar grips on my Clem Smith Jr. "L".
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Re: [RBW] Homer question

[Kevin Lindsey]

Greetings.
My PBH is about 87 and I ride a 59 Waterford-built Homer.  I was a little 
skeptical when the folks at Rivendell suggested that size, given that my 
other bikes are all in the 54-55 cm range, but it worked out very well.  If 
memory serves, I had to swap out the stem for something a bit shorter than 
usual - I think it has a 70 or 80 mm stem now - but the bike fits me 
perfectly.  
Kevin Lindsey
Alexandria, VA
USA


On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:05:59 AM UTC-4 drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I settled on a 58 Homer with the same PBH (FWIW) after speaking with 
> Grant.  For me, the bike was a perfect fit…
>
> Best of luck.
>
> - Drew
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 29, 2024, at 12:29 AM, xerox-dream  wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
>
> I had a pretty basic question, but wanted everyone’s opinion and 
> expertise. I am thinking of getting a 58CM 2019  a homer Hilson my PBH is 
> 86 to 86 1/2. currently I’m riding a 55 CM platypus and that’s been great. 
> just reaching out if anyone has a similar set up with a similar PBH?
>
>
> https://bikeinsights.com/bike-geometries/5cedbc58663b2d0017aa071d-2019-rivendell-bicycle-works-a-homer-hilsen-mit-58
>
> i guess this model was 650b compared to newer 700c model for this frame 
> size
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bedrock Mountain Clogs Leather Size 13

[Kevin M]

Man, I bought some Chaco suede ToeCoop clogs off eBay last week and they 
are awesome. For those who balk at the Bedrock price tag and need the extra 
width and arch support they are a great option. Unfortunately, they are no 
longer made so eBay is probably the only option. 

On Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:48:58 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Yes I do have the Bedrock Cairn sandal. I followed the sizing instructions 
> on Bedrocks site. I think I was more true to size. I agree that I could use 
> a half size bigger. 
>
> On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:55:52 AM UTC-4 Robert Tilley wrote:
>
>> I recently picked up clogs and the Cairn EVO sandals. The clogs that fit 
>> me were one size up from the sandals. A friend of mine just picked up both 
>> as well and he was the same. Clogs a size up from the sandals.
>>
>> Robert Tilley
>> San Diego, CA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 30, 2024, at 7:34 AM, Brian Forsee  wrote:
>>
>> Tim/Michael,
>>
>>
>> Do you guys also have bedrock sandals? Did you size up on the clog 
>> compared to the sandal? I wear the 12M sandal, but have a little bit of 
>> room on the footbed. If they made half sizes a 11.5 would probably be spot 
>> on for me. I don't think my sandals are the new EVO, they are from 2017 
>> (re-sole club!). 
>>
>> I was really excited about the clogs but was bummed when i found out they 
>> were not US manufactured and never ended up buying a pair.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:07:55 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:
>>
>>> I hope you enjoy those new to you clogs Michael!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:05:57 PM UTC-4 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>>>
 And sold

 On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:37:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> I picked up a size 12 off the list this month from Tim to replace my 
> too large for me size 13s.
>
> I bought these brand new from Bedrock during their last run last Fall. In 
> good shape, some crank wear on the side (I mainly rode in these). There's 
> a 
> faint mark on the top of one, I tried to capture in the pics. Soles are 
> in 
> great shape.
>
> $100 shipped in USA
>
> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LFhFnM3bFmh1jMvKA
>
> Mike in Minneapolis
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[RBW] FS: 54 cm Hunqapillar

[Kevin Lindsey]

Greetings.
I know several people in the group are looking for Hunqs in the 54 cm 
range, and saw this 
(https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bik/d/duxbury-rivendell-hunqapillar/7768735641.html)
 
on Craigslist this morning.  I have no connection to the seller.
Best regards,
Kevin Lindsey
Alexandria, VA
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Re: [RBW] Wet paint options in the Upper Midwest

[Kevin L]

Thanks for the suggestions! All look promising and it's good to hear a bit 
about specific experiences.

I was pretty tickled by the Yellow Jersey website. 

On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:57:01 PM UTC-5 wats...@umn.edu wrote:

> Chris Kvale painted my Curt Goodrich last winter and did a great job. He's 
> still building frames and might not be super quick depending on the queue, 
> but I had a great experience with his work. 
> Best, 
> Will
>
> On Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:41:09 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
>
>> Maybe check with Yellow Jersey in Madison.
>>
>> On Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:26:47 PM UTC-6 Danny wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Kevin,
>>>
>>> I don’t have any personal experience, but Adam at NYF Paint is very 
>>> highly recommended around my neck of the woods. He would be my first choice 
>>> if I had a frame needing paint.
>>>
>>> https://www.nyfpaint.com/
>>>
>>> Danny
>>> Madison, WI
>>>
>>> On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 6:51 PM Kevin  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> I'm located in the Twin Cities and considering a repaint of a well-worn 
>>>> Redwood. I've found a couple of places to look at but I'm wondering if 
>>>> anybody here has hands on experience getting a wet paint job in and around 
>>>> Minnesota and Wisconsin.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
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[RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

[Kevin M]

Good stuff there, both in the OP and the different guides from Analog. 

I can echo a couple things:

   - The yellow tape by Sun and other brands is really bad (and expensive)! 
   Unfortunately it seems to be really common at brick and motor bike shops in 
   my area. I like the tape made by Whisky, but have also used Gorilla tape in 
   a pinch on fat bike rims with consistent success. 
   - Orange Seal Endurance - thumbs up!
   - I like using soapy water, but in a mini spray bottle. It's a handy 
   thing to keep on your work bench for a number of reasons (besides cleaning 
   your bike). You can spray it on the beads to help seat the tire and for 
   trouble shooting leaky spots once the tire is mounted. Occasionally you run 
   into mysteries where a tire isn't holding pressure over time, but you don't 
   know if it's due to sidewall seepage, faulty valve, snake bite, or a tiny 
   puncture somewhere. Spray soapy water over the wheel and it will quickly 
   bubble up where the air is escaping.  I try to use it sparingly while 
   seating the bead so it doesn't dilute the sealant. It doesn't take much. 

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[RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

[Kevin M]

What made it unfixable? 

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11:33:09 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote:
>
> FWIW, I've converted 6 wheels to tubeless in the last 6 weeks. Jumped out 
> on my most recent set up the other day hauling ass when, near as I can tell 
> a large lug nut that was wedged up against a traffic dot, flatted my back 
> tire. 
> I struck it so hard that it lifted the rear of my bike 2 or 3 inches off 
> the ground & broke the traffic dot free from the cement, which in turn went 
> skittering across the road. 
> I immediately knew there was no way it was going to seal on it's own 
> luckily I was only 2 miles from the house. 
> I plugged the entry hole only to discover there was A PINCH FLAT! It seems 
> that even with 50 PSI, the tire compressed enough to pinch the sidewall 
> between the rim & the debris!!! I thought "just my luck; only I would get 
> an unfixable flat in a brand new tire only days after setting it up" 🙄 
> So one new tire later I am back on the road! 
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdDj673t8isHNzRe9 
>
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[RBW] Re: St. Joe's, MI to Chicago route

[Kevin M]

There's a rail trail detour that'll add a few miles around Gary if you 
don't want to go that way, but it's fine. I've ridden through Gary a few 
times and it's really nothing to worry about. Just take the most direct 
route through there and you'll be fine. 

Lakeshore and Red Arrow Hwy are probably your best options and it should be 
quiet for auto traffic for the time being! Be aware that the lake front 
path and the bike path by Wolf Lake in Chicago are currently closed to 
bikes. 

Kevin
In Madison, WI
But formerly of Chicago and NWI


On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 1:57:19 PM UTC-5, Jim S. wrote:
>
> I rode part of this route, Evanston to Michigan City, en route to South 
> Bend, way back in 1991! I can't believe it's been that long.
>
> (I had a black and orange Cannondale mountain bike - I could have 
> purchased a Bridgestone and I have no idea why I didn't. I thought 
> Cannondales were so cool when I was 20.)
>
> Were I to undertake this ride today, I'd just use the google map route for 
> bicycle. I just reviewed the suggested route. It's not awful. And there's 
> some nice parts, like the ride through Indiana Dunes.
>
> The most direct route would be through Gary, which I think is probably 
> undesirable. I still remember my ride through Gary - I had no maps. I went 
> through Gary because I was navigating by following the lake. There were 
> four ferocious junkyard dogs that came barreling at me from various 
> directions as I made my way through town. For those terrifying moments, I 
> became a very strong rider.
>
>
> On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 10:17:42 AM UTC-5, Tom Palmer wrote:
>>
>> I second the request. I have been planning a ride around Lake Michigan in 
>> the fall and this has been the largest concern. Crazy Guy on Bike has 
>> several stories about it but nothing obvious to me for the southern end of 
>> the lake,
>>
>> Tom Palmer
>> Twin Lake, MI
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

[Kevin M]

Yeah, great time for a meet up :-/

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[RBW] Re: Single-speed country bike(?)

[Kevin Smith]

I actually asked Grant about this when he did an AMA on Reddit. Here was 
his response:

[image: Screen Shot 2020-07-01 at 9.49.04 PM.png]
Here's a link to the full discussion if anyone's interested: 
https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/ecxo6l/grant_here/

Since it may be quite a while before this bike happens, I may just save my 
pennies and buy a Crust Lightning Bolt fixed instead. 


Kevin Smith 
Somerville, MA 

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:40:52 PM UTC-4, Ian Terry wrote:
>
> I was also wondering about this recently. I remember reading a mention of 
> it somewhere along the way (Maybe in a GP blog post?), but I haven't been 
> able to find it again. I'm definitely interested in learning more, as I 
> have some single-speed aspirations myself. On my end, its looking like it 
> might come down to waiting for the new RBW ss to come out, or going with a 
> Black Mountain Cycles canti Monstercross when their next batch arrives in 
> Novemberish. 
>
> Ian Terry
> Miami, FL
>
> On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 5:02:48 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote:
>>
>> I seem to recall a mention of a single-speed country bike in the works, 
>> but can't for the life of me find the thread. It may have been a few months 
>> ago.
>>
>> Anyhow, is that the case, or strictly fanciful? I'm generally out of 
>> touch with RBW news these days...
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

[Kevin Reinking]

As rear cassettes get more cogs and chains get narrower, front Derailleur 
cages also get narrower, this causes rubbing problems to be exacerbated, 
especially when the chain gets to the small-small or big-big combinations.
Fat tires make the problem worse.
I would say in this instance the medium size front ring and Huge back cog 
might have infringed on the owners enjoyment of the bike?  Simply dropping 
the front ring to 36t(?) and mounting a smaller cassette would have dropped 
at least a pound and livelied up that bike considerably!

On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:54:28 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> I just don't understand what people have against front mechs

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Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

[Kevin Reinking]

Well, their Slow group was probably pretty fast for you on the "upright" 
Platypus!!
My first thought is you'll quickly be tempted down the stretchy clothes 
path if you continue to "hang" with them. Nothing wrong with that really, 
but it is a different mentality.
More Workout and Goals oriented; I gave up on that once I stopped racing.
In fact that's what drove me back to Cruisers, Klunkers, Clementine's, etc. 
. . . 
Swinging a leg over a bike that's gonna seriously handicap you from keeping 
up, really discourages you from doing so.
With my current limitations, I'm just happy to go my pace, for as long as I 
feel like going; making sure to enjoy myself.
When I stopped working I thought it would be sweet to be able to ride 
whenever I want, but I quickly found I still can't ride whenever I want and 
riding to work gave me an excuse to ride more!
If there's no place you GOTTA be, there's no sense in riding in the rain or 
when it's 90+ degrees outside!!
Just remember to Have Fun!!


On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1:37:29 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Huh. I see the format on GG messed up the text on my last post. The 
> missing text is:
> 1. Exploring
> 2. Shopping (A video.)
> 3. Riding with your kid. Who has stolen your gloves.
> 4. An old video from last year, when I still lived in the desert.
>
> On Apr 6, 2022, at 2:23 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> 
>
> 30 Days of Biking is a challenge done every April. You can ride as far or 
> long as you like, but every ride counts, regardless. I’ve tried to be 
> creative with the ways I’m using my bike and I post it on the FB page under 
> a thread I made there. I’ll include some photos here of how I’m doing it.
>
> 1. Exploring.  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

[Kevin Reinking]

Well, I've got my Nearly perfect One bike!
Titanium Crust Evasion with Blacksheep Ti Fork
An amazing go anywhere do anything bike!

AND the runner up!!

My Blacksheep Klunker; great for casual rides with no goals or direction.
Just head out the door and see where your nose takes you!

Google won't let me attach photo's :-(

But, they're on my Insta @theoriginalmasmojo

My Clementine was my original "Old Man" bike, but I fear I am going to need 
to cut it loose! Too many bikes!


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[RBW] Re: Wheel building, 36 into 32: in case it's of interest to non-i-Bob-list-members.

[Kevin Reinking]

I'm guessing you were joking, but those painted rims would probably be a 
poor choice for a rim brake bike; intended for disc. really

I've often wondered about the possibility of a 32 hole rim with 36 hole 
hub; figured it could be done, but I've always been able to adapt or come 
up with an alternative to that. I am guessing that it probably depends a 
lot on the type or rim used, likely one with minimal offset at the spoke 
holes. 

On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2:59:40 PM UTC-5 lconley wrote:

> Love this - Thank you. I have a lot of hubs sitting around, all 36 hole 
> and Retrogression has some beautiful NOS Australian Velocity Deep-V rims 
> (like those on my Trek District) 700C, 32 hole only and I didn't want to 
> buy new hubs in order to use them. I want to put the Yellow rims on my 
> Flanker Green Rosco Bubbe V1. I don't know what to put the eyeballs on, but 
> I have to have them.
> [image: Yellow.JPG][image: Googlyeyes.JPG]
>
> Laing
>
> On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 3:24:49 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Someone posted this in a discussion of lightish, rim-brake 559 rims. It 
>> might allow someone to buy 32 rims for 36 hubs, or doubtless v-v, and thus 
>> makes this sparsely populated rim field a bit more populous.
>>
>>
>> https://www.instructables.com/Lacing-Bike-Wheel-36-Holes-Hub-to-32-Holes-Rim/
>>
>> If anyone has any matched pairs of ~ road-weight, ~road-width, rim-brake 
>> 559 rims for sale, please let me know. My 2 faves right now are:
>>
>> 1. Sun Ringle EQ 21, 360 gram, 21 mm OW, and:
>> 2. Sun M14A "semi-aero", 19 mm OW (apparently consistency varies, but my 
>> digital scale says 360 grams to 390 grams).
>>
>> But happy to look at anything 24 mm OW or narrower, and 450 grams or 
>> lighter.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> ---
>> Patrick Moore
>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Double Rivendell Models

[Kevin Reinking]

I had 4 Rivendells at one time: two of those were Clementine's. Rosco Was 
stolen, Sold the Atlantis and the larger Clementine, but I still have a 
small Clementine which I can ride, because I'm somewhat between a med and a 
small anywayz, I originally bought it for my daughter, but she hasn't 
learned to ride yet, doesn't want to learn and I'm afraid she won't get big 
enough to ride it so, that one may be headed out as well. :0(

On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:52:31 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I got a DM on Instagram from a new Gus owner. He is loving his Gus so much 
> he said he might copy my idea and get another, and set them up differently. 
> I’ve been emailing with a woman who wonders if getting a Rivendell mixte 
> might be worth it since she already has a Clem L. It made me wonder if 
> anyone else has had the same idea. 
>
> Also, this is an excuse to give you my unvarnished opinion on the matter.
>
> When I bought a second Platypus, people did not understand. You have *two, 
> *they would say. I felt stupid admitting it, but I knew it was the right 
> decision. I love a Platy. That model fits me so well, I love to ride it, 
> and I love the look of it, too. Ok, people will say, but what about 
> *variety*? You could get a different bike. True, but I know me. And me is 
> guilty of having 7 pairs of jeans but only wearing 3. I have favorites. 
>
> I regret nothing. I ride both of those Platypuses every single week. When 
> one is out of commission, I am greatly comforted that I have another. They 
> are set up very differently, but I never think, “Oh, I wish this one was 
> like that one.” They are different enough that I feel I have variety, but 
> familiar to me in form and feel. I love to ride them both. And I never feel 
> sheepish when people ask me about why I have two. 
>
> Today, I rode them both, my Pair O’ Platypuses. I started the day running 
> errands by bike. The Overkill Shopping Platypus was the perfect choice for 
> dropping a package at the post office.. Later, I took my sons on the River 
> Trail to do some sightseeing. The Racing Platypus was the perfect choice 
> for that. 
>
> Who else has been secretly coveting a duplicate bike? Who else adores 
> their Rivendell so much that they just want a second of the exact same 
> model? Pics in the next post, so that Google can’t turn them sideways on me…
>
> Leah
>

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[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

[Kevin Smith]

I think you may be thinking of this informative and hilarious lecture that 
Grant did; 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OitO4GrAWmM


Kevin
On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 5:45:49 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote:

> I remember reading an article by Grant on the history of the bicycle, from 
> early galactic history onwards. I can't find it in the reader index (thank 
> you Reed) or with a basic google search.
>
> Can anyone point me there?
>
> Edwin
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS 2021 60cm Appaloosa frameset

[Kevin Lochner]

Jim, sure is. Feel free to pm if you'd like more details.

I'll also note that where local folks are concerned, I'm fine to sell as a
complete +/- the lighting system.

Thanks.

On Sat, Oct 2, 2021, 12:38 AM Jim Plaugher  wrote:

> Kevin, is this still available?
> Jim in Lansing Iowa
> On Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 6:14:27 PM UTC-5 Kevin wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_20210926_175807860_1.jpg]
>>  Here's a photo in its current incarnation. Can send more detailed shots
>> of the frame on request.
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RE: [RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet frameset 64cm c-t

[kevin Dickerson]

Thanks Paul, I did sneak a couple pics of the Sequoia into that pics folder and will try to add more.  But since it’s not a Riv I probably follow the rules and post to I-Bob.  Appreciate the support and suggestion,    From: Paul BrodekSent: Monday, November 22, 2021 7:51 AMTo: RBW Owners BunchSubject: [RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet frameset 64cm c-t Beautiful frameset, congrats to the new owner. Definitely a keeper if she fits, etc. None of my beeswax, since I'm sworn to fleet reduction for the forseeable future, but if I were Kevin and were serious about also wanting to sell my '83 Sequoia, I'd snap some pix and make that sucker visible. Time for a double-header? Paul BrodekHillsdale, NJ USA On Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:11:26 PM UTC-5 Kevin D norcal - santa rosa wrote:update: this frame has a new owner - and heading off to the East Coast.  Long live the Rambouillet!thanks to all comments and inquiries, happy trails,  On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 6:06:16 AM UTC-8 Matt Beecher wrote:Beautiful. I'm fairly surprised that this is still available.  If only this were a 58, I'd be gearing it up for Spring with fenders, lights, etc.   To the OP:  Good luck with the sale.  To the next owner:  You better pounce on it soon.   Best regards,Matt in Oswego, ILno relation to seller-- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/iALfI9zt6OI/unsubscribe.To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1c319089-e9b3-4cc9-87d4-3b1e7fce603cn%40googlegroups.com. 



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[RBW] Re: WAS: Bombacampatourarangadil NOW: Expressing Opinions

[Kevin M]

How do you like the Sram~Noodle Combo? 

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[RBW] Re: Today's brevet.

[Kevin Brightbill]

Mike! I don't think I met you on Saturday -- I remember seeing a
rather beautiful A.H.H. at the start, though! I was on the white Colin
Laing track bike... the one Birkie rider dumb enough to try it with a
fixed gear! Hope to catch you for the Three Capes... though unless we
get an unexpected forecast of 65 degrees and clear skies, I'll
probably pull out my Trek 520 instead!

Lynne, glad to see you on here -- it was a pleasure to meet up with
you and Susan (and my friend Nick) near the end of the ride.

Cheers!

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[RBW] Re: Yesterday's 300k

[Kevin Brightbill]

Nice recap, Mike!

This ride was my second-ever brevet -- first being the Birkie earlier
this month.

Unfortunately, the 6:00 start time meant I left Forest Grove about
thirty minutes behind almost everyone else, as the first MAX of the
day could only bring me into Hillsboro by 6:03.

I did find some company about halfway between Timber and Tillamook,
then after a quick stop at the Tillamook shell, was able to regain
some ground at Meares.

I have family (a grandmother) who lives in Oceanside, so I'm fairly
familiar with riding and driving that area -- as the riders with me
were complaining about the Cape Meares roads, I was thinking of how
much the pavement had IMPROVED over the last several years!

The miles between the Capes and Pacific City went by mostly alone, but
I was able to run into a SIR rider several miles outside of Grand
Ronde, and we rode as a duo for the final 80ish miles. His name was
Bill, riding on one of those awesome Moulton rigid frames. We took a
mostly leisurely pace with several rest stops, although that tailwind
by Willamina did give us a temporary speed boost.

Our finish time was 16:42 (or I could call mine an unofficial 16:12).
The time was slow, but my only goal for the day was to finish in time
to catch an eastbound MAX, and that was no problem.

I was on my Trek 520 for the day, with a rather stuffed rack-top
trunk. From all the beautiful riding, the only pic I took was from the
train, at around midnight. Voila-- http://i.imgur.com/icIfe.jpg

I overpacked as usual, and the bike is definitely a true tourer, not a
lively randonneur rig. Still, plenty of fun.

Hope to catch you at another ride soon... I'll probably be out for the
night 200K!

--Kevin

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[RBW] Re: Yesterday's 300k

[Kevin Brightbill]

I hadn't seen the Covered Bridges ride... when/where is that one? I
need to do a few frame fit tweaks, but otherwise I'm definitely
intending on doing a 400 in the next few weeks!

On Mar 28, 7:51 am, Mike  wrote:
> Hey Kevin, glad you enjoyed the ride. 3 Capes is a great ride,
> probably my favorite ORR brevet. Sounds like you enjoyed yourself
> which is good. The weather was really quite surprising as I expected
> it to be so much worse. I doubt I'll be at the night 200k as I'm not a
> big fan of night riding. I think if I was doing PBP I'd in preparation
> for PBPs night start.
>
> If you get a chance at some point this summer consider doing the
> Timothy Lake 200k just as a ride. It won't be run as a brevet but it
> really is one of the best rides in the area.
>
> http://www.orrandonneurs.org/rba/2008/Timothy/2008_Timothy_Info.htm
>
> Will you be at the Covered Bridges 400k?
>
> --mike

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[RBW] WTT: Soma/Sycip Wonder Bar for Albatross or North Road

[Kevin M]

As the title states, I'd like to trade my brand new Sycip wonder bar (as 
seen 
here)
 
for a Nitto Albatross, North Road, or similar bar in any condition. 
I really like the width and shape of the Wonder Bar, the grip angle is 
perfect, but it's shortened my reach a little too much. I've been riding the 
Wonder bar since monday so it is slightly used, but in like-new condition. 

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[RBW] "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

[Kevin Lippert]

Thought people might enjoy this collection of bike- and accessory-related 
design ideas collected at this design website:
http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/20572/the-ten-best-bike-related-design-innovations-of-2011/?utm_source=Architizer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=aa31259973-Newsletter&utm_medium=email

And some might even be useful, like the leather six-pack carrier? Now you'll be 
glad your Rivendell has a strong top tube!

Enjoy,
Kevin Lippert
NY

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[RBW] Re: Wee, very wee, pannier? Sent from my iPhone

[Kevin M]

Reposition your light and get a carradice

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[RBW] Re: Thumbies vs BEs

[Kevin M]

I use DA bar end friction shifters on our tandem without hardly any 
problems. Make sure that you have the bars high enough to be comfortable for 
long periods in the drops. How many teeth on your chainrings? We use (8sp) 
53-42-30 x 11-32 and spend most of our time in the 42t. When preparing for 
hills i do a double shift to get in the correct front chainring while 
maintaining our cadence. We also try to crush it on the downhills to carry 
our momentum up the next hill; this takes off the pressure and gives me some 
time to get in the correct climbing gear. Also, try a rapid rise rear mech. 
I haven't trying brifters on our tandem, but if i did, I'd use campy ergo 
10sp to shimano 8sp

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[RBW] 650 vs. 650B

[kevin lindsey]

No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between
650 and 650B tubes?  I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my
Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm
650Bs.
Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia?
Thanks,
Kevin

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[RBW] FS. Bike Parts.

[Kevin Pollen]

I am cleaning out some of my spare parts that i just don't have room
for anymore. These are all in good to great condition. you can see all
the photos here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73048772@N00/sets/72157627061339481/

I have a set of Suntour Bar End Shifters. They are in great shape.
A little paint from the wall rubbed onto one of the rubber grips but
it can be cleaned off.I'm asking $60 for them, plus shipping

Shimano 600 Brake Levers. In good shape a little scratched up and one
of the hoods has a small hole in it. great working shape though. Brake
smoothly.
sign of use. But they aren't sticky. Asking $35 for these, plus
shipping

Shimano Deore LX Cantilever brakes with Salmon pads. Pads are new.
The brakes are in great shape and come with everything. no signs of
ware.
Asking $35 plus shipping

Cinelli Champion 42 handle bars. I haven't taken the time to clean
them up.
But they are in perfect shape. A few light scratches here and there.
But nothing
noticeable. I've been Looking around and trying to figure out how much
to ask.
I'm asking $50 plus shipping

Cinelli XE Stem This is a Vintage stem. It has only been mounted 2
times and
ridden maybe 25 miles. It was to long for me. The flying C on the
front is worn off
from rubbing in my move cross country. But that can easily be
replaced.
Asking $70 plus shipping

I have a pair of Nitto mountain curved bars made for Jamis. These are
really rare
from what i have read on them. They have been cut so I am not sure of
the actual
size. I would say they are around 44 wide. The color scheme on  them
is quite interesting.
Asking $40 plus shipping

Cheapo pair of RPM Track Cranks and ring. In great Shape. Asking $35
plus shipping

FSA Vision 1'1/8" Stem Black 120mm 80 degree rise. Never used by me.
Asking $20 plus shipping

Blackspire Epic 110/44 tooth chainring good shape
$10 plus shipping

Campy Spindle 68-SS Stamped. some surface rust (can be cleaned off),
no pitting though.
Make offer.

Please email me off the list with all offers.
Thanks,
Kevin

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[RBW] Re: Winter came early this year

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Can you compare the Surly bars to albatross bars?

Kevin 
Chicago, IL

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[RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I bought a set of Sunlite Pedal Extenders, but I never mounted them so I 
can't speak to quality. Will those work for you? They're $16 from Niagra or 
Amazon. 

http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Pedal-Extenders-Crank-27-5mm/dp/B000QDGJVU

Kevin
Chicago, IL
 


On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 8:01:10 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> OK, so I have discovered that I really prefer a wider stance width, 
> q-factor, and so forth.  I used to drink the kool-aid on the narrow 
> q-factor but now I realize it doesn't work with my body.
>
> I have some 1/2" BMX pedals with 9/16ths adaptors and that seems to spread 
> things out pretty nicely to my liking on my Paul Taylor custom.  On that 
> bike it's using Ultegra cranks, so I'm not sure what the starting Q factor 
> is there but I suppose I could rotate the left crank around and measure. 
>  But anyway I was recently able to ride a 200K brevet with the least amount 
> of knee pain that I have had in probably 5 years.
>
> However, my Paul Taylor is entirely unsuitable overall for anything beyond 
> 200K brevets, and is really questionable even for those.  It's pretty 
> stretched out, which is great for going faster but not so great for 
> comfort.  My upper body ached at the end of the 200K.
>
> The bike I want to use for this riding is my Rivendell.  On a recent ride 
> on the Riv with flat pedals my feet were wanting to be halfway off the 
> outside of the pedals.  I have thought of a new crankset to fix these 
> issues.  However, I decided I would like to try to salvage my relationship 
> with my TA Carmina triple.  Other than being too narrow, I like the 
> 50-38-26 rings that it has and it looks reasonably nice to boot.  Plus, 
> they're already on the bike and I'd rather not go through the trial and 
> error involved with trying a new crankset.  Not to mention, the Carmina was 
> expensive and the money was already sunk years ago.
>
> I found something online called Kneesavers which is a spacer that goes 
> between the crank and the pedal and comes in a 20mm, 25mm and 30mm width. 
>  But they are $45.00.  That seems a little unreasonable for a piece of 
> stainless steel that doesn't even contain any bearings.
>
> Any other options out there to add a couple/few centimeters of width to 
> one's pedal stance?
>
> -Jim
>
> -- 
> Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! 
>

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[RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I going to guess that at least one of the pics is outside of Marfa, TX at 
Donald Judd's concrete installation.

Like CJ mentioned, he has a sweet instragram feed called ultraromance: 
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[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I'm not sure if you're asking how to keep milk cold in hotels or while bike 
touring? But you can use the evaporation method, like you've seen on old 
flannel wrapped canteens. After you soak the exterior, the evaporation of 
the liquid pulls the heat from the can, keeping the interior cool.

Otherwise, I've been useing the Mypressi - portable espresso maker with a 
Haro mini mill. The Mypressi uses NO2 canisters, and after a little 
practice, produces a wonderful shot, easily superior to most coffeeshops. 
It produces a shot with such generous creama, maybe you wont need to add 
frothed milk :)

Kevin
in Chicago

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I switched from 8 speed friction to 10 speed indexed DA downtube shifters 
and haven't missed a single shift since. It's freakin' awesome. 

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[RBW] Re: 25.4 Albastache?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Would anyone else suggest installing the 26.0 bars in the 25.4 quill? I've 
done it a couple times and have lived to tell about it. If you spread the 
clamp as you install you won't even scratch the bars. 

Kevin
Chicago, IL 

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[RBW] Re: Riv Riders group on Chicago Chainlink

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I'm in Humboldt Park.  See ya in the group!

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[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Here's my daily (pre-ride) breakfast smoothie: 1 cup non-fat yogurt, one 
banana, 1/8 cup walnut,  two big handfuls of baby spinach, and a dash of 
Vietnamese cinnamon. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Most of the manual burr grinders can be operated with a cordless drill if 
you're in a hurry :)  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rWCT9OZioCY

Course grinding doesn't take too long, but an espresso grind can take a 
couple minutes of grinding for 20 grams of beans. 


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[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

[Kevin Mulcahy]

+1 for Starbucks via while camping, even the knock off Via imitators are 
decent. 

IMO great coffee is a hard thing to reproduce while camping. At home I use 
a burr grinder, digital gram scale, timer, fancy kettle, and a fancy coffee 
making apparatus. I need all these tools in order to make a GREAT cup of 
coffee. And, it takes practice and a consistent bean.  If i don't want 
great coffee, and just want good coffee - Via it is. Hands down. 

Kevin 
In Chicago

>
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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

A little superfluous for my tastes...Not my favorite RBW design.

Kevin
Chicago, IL

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Re: [RBW] OK, what is it? (zero dollar BLUG challenge)

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I just came across an example of the brake bridge yoke used on Six-Eleven's 
webpage:

<http://sixelevenbicycleco.com/images/sized/images/uploads/work/Bob2-928x500.jpg>

> http://sixelevenbicycleco.com/work/no-bls-star-city-go-all/
>
>
Kevin
In balmy Chicago, IL 

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[RBW] Re: Best Nitto handlebars for Shimano 105 shifters?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

The Hwy-1 bar is not up to Nitto standards for finish, stiffness and 
design.  It's more like a OEM bar you'd find on any new road bike. I tried 
it with Sram brifters and didn't like the sharp bend from the flats to the 
tops which seemed to dig into my palms.  I also thought the bend was too 
tight for cable routing...

Kevin


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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day.

[Kevin Mulcahy]

That statement might have been a little bit premature :) 

On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 10:24:18 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote:
>
> The snow is gone just in time.  Really classy looking.  
>
> dougP
>
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[RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I've been riding in hiking boots (plus spats when wet) all winter for ride 
up to 30 miles with big BMX pedals.  No pain here. 

Kevin
Chicago, IL

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[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

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[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

[Kevin Mulcahy]

On my VO Passhunter:








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[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

[Kevin Mulcahy]

The Passhunter is a blast. Well balanced and versatile, but not a 
heavy-feeling sort of way. It makes a great urban bike. 

On Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:52:43 AM UTC-5, RoadieRyan wrote:
>
> Kevin - nice looking rig how do you like your VO PH so far?
>
> On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:47:21 PM UTC-7, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
>>
>>
>> On my VO Passhunter:
>>
>>
>> <https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eJaGEZdyPIU/UzOtKBvU5-I/ASc/7MefhOf8GuU/s1600/photo+1%281%29.JPG>
>>
>>
>>
>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TcSCbeT5noY/UzOtP0eMbfI/ASk/ah16UX35ap4/s1600/photo+2%281%29.JPG>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Upright Riding Saddles.

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I switched to an SA Titanico a couple months ago and love how comfortable 
it is while installed level to the ground. It also has a little more useful 
real estate; you can sit on the nose or the rear rivets when the situation 
arises and still be comphy. I ride Albas at saddle height or slightly 
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[RBW] Re: Does anyone use fenders off road?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

>
> I was offroading with SKS longboards a couple weeks back and they got 
> jammed up and I lost a piece of the strut-mounting hardware along the 
> trail. I fixed it with tape, but a ziptie would have been nice. The tape is 
> still holding the fender in place 3 weeks later
>

Kevin
Chicago, IL 

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[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Shop in Chicago?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

If you're looking for neat eye-candy shops go to Watsyn Cycles, Cycle 
Smithy and Yojimbo's Garage. Not strictly riv-ish but very cool in their 
own right and worth the trip from the south side. 


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[RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

>
> Good question. Cyclocross interrupter levers will fit. Lots of 
> manufacturers to choose from. 
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[RBW] Re: Rona-Willow closeout sale

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Are the chainrings ramped or pinned? Are they 10 speed compatible?

Thanks!
Kevin
Chicago, IL

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[RBW] Re: Two more builds

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Both bikes look like a ton of fun. Do the brake pads on the Gunnar need 
adjustment when you switch gears?

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[RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

   
   - Ritchey multitool (with chain tool)
   - Topeak mini-pump
   - Pedros tire levers
   - Spare 700c tube
   - Patch kit
   - Security compatible allen wrench - I replaced the bolts on my stem, 
   headset, saddle rails, and saddle with security allen bolts
   - $20


   - *While commuting in the spring and fall I'll also carry a poncho and a 
   pair of splats. 
   

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Re: [RBW] Re: Strava heatmap

[Kevin Mulcahy]

I thought this was interesting...
Here's a couple phantom cyclocross courses in Chicago:


   - Opening day race at Jackson Park: 
   http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#17/-87.57852/41.78131/gray/bike
   - State Championship course at Montrose 
   Harbor: http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#16/-87.64418/41.96330/gray/bike
   - And a less organize bandit-cross/practice meetup location by my 
   house: http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#17/-87.70471/41.90657/gray/bike
   
Kevin 
Chicago, IL

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rip-off?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Ford offers their Ford Fusion in Atlantis green as well! How Rivy of them...

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[RBW] FS: Three Baggins Bags

[Kevin Abbott]

A well-loved collection of first-generation Rivendell Baggins Bags. I've 
used these bags happily through a lot of miles but I'm just not using them 
any longer.

Candy Bar Bag: Excellent Condition, no holes or tears, all straps included: 
$40 +shipping

Adam Bag: Large saddle in bag in good to excellent condition. One hole was 
patched where the inner support stick wore through. Includes all straps. 
$85 +shipping

Little Joe Bag: Good functional condition but it has the most wear as it 
was used the most. There is a hole in the center back where the drawstring 
string went through. Drawstring is included but not the pinch piece for 
snugging it up. Rail and seatpost straps are included but it has no closure 
straps (replacements can be purchased from Rivendell)
$55 +shipping

Buy all three for $150 +shipping











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[RBW] Re: painted braze on

[Kevin Lindsey]

In theory, yes.  In practice, you risk breaking a low-quality bolt if too 
much of the thread is painted over and the torque necessary to overcome the 
friction is more than the fastener can bear.  Happened to me when I was 
trying to install a Nitto rack on my Hunqapillar; things were going well 
until the bolt snapped in two about 3/4 of an inch inside the braze-on.  It 
took the LBS only about five minutes to extract the bolt and finish reaming 
the painted-over braze-on, but it was a pain in the neck, regardless.  And 
I was surprised to find that Nitto provided relatively low-quality 
fasteners, considering that its racks are generally first rate.
Kevin

On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:37:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Can't you do that by just carefully running the bolt in before installing 
> the rack? I agree the tap is a good idea, but I've never needed one. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Three Baggins Bags

[Kevin Abbott]

The Adam and Candy Bar bags are sold. The Little Joe is still available.



On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 4:48:16 PM UTC-4, Kevin Abbott wrote:
>
> A well-loved collection of first-generation Rivendell Baggins Bags. I've 
> used these bags happily through a lot of miles but I'm just not using them 
> any longer.
>
> Candy Bar Bag: Excellent Condition, no holes or tears, all straps 
> included: $40 +shipping
>
> Adam Bag: Large saddle in bag in good to excellent condition. One hole was 
> patched where the inner support stick wore through. Includes all straps. 
> $85 +shipping
>
> Little Joe Bag: Good functional condition but it has the most wear as it 
> was used the most. There is a hole in the center back where the drawstring 
> string went through. Drawstring is included but not the pinch piece for 
> snugging it up. Rail and seatpost straps are included but it has no closure 
> straps (replacements can be purchased from Rivendell)
> $55 +shipping
>
> Buy all three for $150 +shipping
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cl1qFRG7SE4/Vx_JXMU_fpI/F1c/vonAKyr_gGk8wmAsEXVoNSN1YvQQ2hMTwCLcB/s1600/LittleJoe_InnerFlapBottom.jpg>
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G_DtE8VboKE/Vx_Je_VwiJI/F1g/vkRP8i536NgDU1E6V29CEAiAn2d3L5Y0QCLcB/s1600/LittleJoe_Outer.jpg>
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7i66B7W1oiQ/Vx_JjKh1QgI/F1k/M7JWSEpuF3Y_K4Il6Hg74BrTjWdsuT7LQCLcB/s1600/Candybar_Out.jpg>
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o41xlQxXr1s/Vx_Jmtm7b8I/F1o/PdEooCFUeGIBT9OWxfVb4brdOkQ3XrwewCLcB/s1600/Adam_Outer.jpg>
>
>
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E53cvhAiBbU/Vx_JpZvPpvI/F1s/k395M-s1SU00DOgM3APlej6rojtaKoIUgCLcB/s1600/Adam_Bottom.jpg>
>
>

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[RBW] Trimming a Fender

[Kevin Lindsey]

I have my Hunq pretty nearly dialed in running perfectly.  The only sore 
spot - and it's not much of one - is that the front SKS Longboard fender 
rattles.  I've tried tightening it up, inserting a leather washer in the 
hopes that it might dampen the vibrations, etc., and nothing really helps.  
The problem seems to be that the distance from the fork attachment point to 
the front tip of the fender is simply too long; any small vibration in the 
fork (and there are lots of 'em) produces much greater vibrations at the 
end of the fender, causing the front to rattle constantly.  Has anyone 
tried trimming an SKS?  I'm thinking of lopping off about four inches up 
front, but I'm also afraid that loss of that much fender would leave me 
open to front tire spray.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Kevin

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[RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

[Kevin Lindsey]

Thanks for the excellent feedback.  After reading the posts, I took another 
look at the fender set-up, and still can't really see what it's rattling 
against.  As far as I can tell, it clears the tire and front rack by good 
margins.  I tightened up all associated bolts and screws and will see if 
that makes a difference.  Next step, assuming I still have this problem, 
would be to try a variation on the idea of an extra stay, and find a way to 
attach the front end to my front rack and see whether that helps.
To clarify the issue a bit: the fender is fine under most conditions.  It's 
only when I ride over rough stretches that it makes its noise.
All the best,
Kevin

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:56:44 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> Might as well put a front rack on the bike and attach front of fender to 
> it. You can carry stuff on the rack and hang a light on it to boot.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

[Kevin Lindsey]

Ron -
That's a pretty neat trick.  How did you do that?
Kevin

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:15:43 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> Do you have a front rack?  
>
>
> <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110001.jpg>
>  
> <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110004.jpg>
> Here is what I did with Honjos and my front rack
>

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[RBW] FS: Baggins Little Joe and Albatross bars

[Kevin Abbott]

*Baggins Little Joe Bag:* Good condition but definitely has some 
"beausage".  Includes Drawstring and plastic pinch piece for snugging it 
up. Rail and seatpost straps are included but it has no closure straps 
(replacements can be purchased from Rivendell)
$50 + shipping

*Nitto Albatross Handlebars:* CroMo Version in very good condition. 25.4mm 
clamp, 55cm wide (c-c). $40 + shipping











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Re: [RBW] OT: Mac OS X to Ubuntu question

[Kevin Lindsey]

Boy, this is indeed off topic.
As an alternative, you might simply try installing "Parallels" for OSX.  It 
runs Ubuntu as a virtual machine while leaving OSX intact and still 
accessible.  I run it on my Mac Air and it works flawlessly.
Kevin

On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:46:13 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Thanks, all. Problem identified, if not solved.
>
>  Garth: that link identified the problem. When I downloaded Ubuntu back 
> circa 2006 onto a PC using Windows something or other, all it took was to 
> click on the download button and follow the instructions; the process 
> erased Windows and substituted Ubuntu. I expected to do the same with this 
> old Macbook but, apparently, with Macs, damn Apple's eyes, it is hardly as 
> straightforward.
>
> Hopefully the video technique will help.
>
> "Apple’s made it difficult to boot non-Mac OS X operating systems off of 
> USB drives. While you can connect an external CD/DVD drive to your Mac and 
> boot from standard Linux live CDs and USBs, simply connecting a Linux live 
> USB drive created by standard tools like Universal USB Installer and 
> uNetbootin 
> <http://www.howtogeek.com/191054/how-to-create-bootable-usb-drives-and-sd-cards-for-every-operating-system/>
>  to 
> a Mac won’t work."
>

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[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

[Kevin Lindsey]

Hi Shoji.
What kind of fenders do you have on your Hunq?  They look gorgeous.
Kevin

On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:48:42 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>
> Yes, my Hunqapillar is 48cm (with 559BSD/26" wheels).
> shoji
>
>
> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:45:07 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote:
>>
>> Is this a 48cm? Thanks for the pics. I see you've done a lot of handlebar 
>> combos, definitely cool to see and ponder my own build.
>>
>> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:40:01 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Philip,
>>> If the top-tube length is fine, you can certainly use drops. I had 
>>> Noodles on my Hunqapillar-- love that set up (Wald basket in the space 
>>> between on top of Nitto front rack, secured with zipties, natch).
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/13434974393/in/album-72157634163491121/
>>>
>>> Here's one from The Radavist (might have to click thru the pics to see 
>>> the full view):
>>> http://theradavist.com/2014/05/allans-hunqapillar-dirt-tourer/#1
>>>
>>> Enjoy the ride!
>>> shoji
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:14:31 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the pics, I've definitely admired that Hunq.
>>>>
>>>> Oh yeah, the Gravel and Grind dudes are the guys setting up my Hunq. I 
>>>> gave them my Jones bar set up, but after seeing James' set up I've been 
>>>> thinking drops might be doable. But he has a nitto dirt drop stem and dirt 
>>>> drop bars up high. I was thinking more of a roadie drop bar configuration 
>>>> with the Salsa Cowbells. I've tried dirt drops and I can't get along with 
>>>> them for some reason.
>>>>
>>>> I just wasn't sure if the geo of the Hunq would mesh with drop bars. I 
>>>> might just go with the Jones, but might change it later in the summer. But 
>>>> pics are always still welcome.
>>>>
>>>> I have a custom 31.8 custom quill stem.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 10:58:25 AM UTC-4, John G wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Here is another shot of the dirt drop Hunq, showing (I think) the IRD 
>>>>> equivalent of the genavale levers/controls.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://flic.kr/p/GPZdnQ
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>

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[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

[Kevin Lindsey]

I'm currently running drop bars on my Hunq and find they work very well.  I 
originally set the bike up with Mustache bars and a Dirt Drop stem; they 
worked wonderfully and were extremely comfortable, but they were ugly and 
slow in a high wind (due to the very upright riding posture).  Chiefly for 
aesthetic reasons, I therefore decided to go for drop bars (Nitto Noodles); 
I think a Hunq is much prettier in that configuration, it's easier to move 
in and out of crowded bike racks, and it seems to run a bit faster 
(although I'm willing to concede that any perceived increase in speed might 
be my imagination; even if not, the idea of using the words "Hunq" and 
"faster" in the same sentence seems somehow ungrammatical).  It feels as 
comfortable as it did with the Mustache bars and, on the whole, I'll 
probably stick to the drops.
Kevin

On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 10:31:23 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote:
>
> My Hunq has arrived and the bike shop will start my build shortly. So far 
> it my build will be:
>
> Brooks Swift, Nitto Seatpost
> Paul cantis (retro front, touring rear)
> Haulin Colin Front Rack
> Marks rack for rear
> Atlass 26" wheelset, dyno front
> Compass Rat Traps tubeless
> 10 speed, SLX/XT mix, 11-34 cassette
> White Industries VBC crank
>
> I'm having trouble deciding on the cockpit.
>
> I've very torn between having Salsa Cowbells or Jones Loop bar on there. 
> Would a drop bars even make sense on a Hunq? If Jones Loop bar, I would get 
> Microshift MTB thumbies, and Paul Levers. But if it's Salsa, I might try to 
> go the Gevenalle/IRD style shifting.
>
> I was wondering if Hunq owners can share their favorite Hunq build/pics 
> for inspiration. I've been looking at Flickr, but I know not everyone 
> uploads pictures there.
>

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[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

[Kevin Lindsey]

I'm registered but riding with another group.  I'll be on my Hunqapillar 
and will keep my eyes peeled for other Rivs.
Kevin

On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:13:39 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote:
>
> Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in 
> Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had rode it about 7 years ago and it was a blast. 
> Very well organized with course marshals at most intersections waving the 
> riders on, almost non stop riding, plus you get to cross a bunch of covered 
> bridges. As I recall mostly rolling hills with a long climb just before the 
> mid point rest stop. At this time I'm planning to ride my Salsa Casseroll, 
> but would consider riding my 2 speed QB if we build a Riv contingency. I 
> would advise registering soon if you want to go. Details at...
>
> http://lancasterbikeclub.net/cbmc.html
>
> Thanks,
> JohnS
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[RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

[Kevin Lindsey]

Bob -
The only threads I had to have redone on my Hunq were the fender mounts. 
 The first was problematic (in fact, I snapped a Nitto screw off inside, 
thinking that I could use it to muscle through the paint instead of tapping 
it as I should have), so I had the local bike shop (Bicycle Pro Shop in 
Alexandria (Keith, take note)) do all remaining mounts, just in case.
Kevin

On Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10:33:51 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote:
>
> I'm building up a Riv myself and am wondering for others with 
> Waterford-made frames (mine's a Hunqapillar) — how much if any thread 
> chasing did you need to do to build up the frame?
>
> I'm thinking BB threads, canti brake studs, derailleur hanger, water 
> bottle bosses, fender and rack mounts, etc.
>
> I didn't ask Riv to do any of this, and the frame is on it's way, so it's 
> too late to ask!
>
> Thank you,
> Bob
>

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